Hartnell reaction to being an All-Star

Scott Hartnell’s reaction to being named to the NHL All-Star Game, which will be played Sunday in Ottawa, courtesy of Flyers public relations manager Joe Seville:

Q: Reaction…“Obviously really really excited. I didn’t know if I was going to get the call or not and unfortunately some guys have to get hurt and take some time off. It’ll be a pretty cool experience. It’ll be my first All-Star Game and my family is all going to be there, so it’ll be a really nice weekend.”

Q: How did you find out?
“I found last night. I got a call from Brendan Shanahan and he told me to kind of keep it on the down-low, but it was pretty exciting. It was right before bed time and my heart was racing. I got a little nervous too. There’s been so many emotions and it’s been a good season so it’s nice to be rewarded with the selection, but like I said earlier it was too bad that Toews isn’t going, obviously he deserves to be there.”

Q: What did your teammates say?
“We just had a meeting here and all the guys found out. Last night was pretty special with my dad being here and after the dinner we were back at the hotel and I got the call. I was kind of nervous [because] it was from Shanahan and I thought I might have had a disciplinary hearing, but it was good news on this phone call.”

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